29 December 2009

It's sale time here at Louella Press! We have decided to keep the holiday spirit going throughout the month of January as we offer a BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE sale on all of the holiday cards and gift tags in our Etsy shop!

This sale applies to all of our boxed photo greeting cards, boxed and individual ornament cards, and holiday gift tag sets. When you buy one item, you will receive a second (of the same item) with your order. Stock up now on lots of letterpress goodness for 2010!

Shipping and PA tax charges still apply; orders must be placed by 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2010 to qualify for this sale. Offer valid only on holiday items.

28 December 2009

My husband and I just bought a new home. We are thrilled to be moving into something that will be ours after renting all these years. But what we are not is handy people. Sure I have great design ideas and lofty goals of laying tile and building a patio - but I know it would not come out quite as I imagined.

Sherry Petersik and her husband John were much braver than I. They are two energetic and brave souls who bought a 53 year old house and made it into something amazing.

The Den was my favorite transformation!

So here is an amazing blog and a big KUDOS to two amazing homeowners who had a dream and made it a reality!

23 December 2009

I am obsessed with the Snow Pup housewares line designed exclusively for Crate and Barrel. If you are looking for a last minute gift idea for a friend or a festive entertaining set that guests will swoon over, head on over to your nearest C&B before they sell out!

22 December 2009

If you're a faithful subscriber to our blog then I’m sure you noticed Scott's awesome post last week about Alberto Cerriteño’s letterpress print with the amazing whale illustration. He also has a few other illustrations that include whales.

Don’t ask me why, but I’m a big fan of illustrations with whales. Shown below are some clever examples by a few other artists. Take a look!

21 December 2009

Inspiration is everywhere. A website I hit every morning to get a dose is Daily Drop Cap. It is a project created by typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Part of her daily dose of inspiration is to create a fresh decorative letter for fellow bloggers or anyone to use and enjoy. Not only does her venture keep her brain fresh, it inspires my own to be better.

Find one you like, post it on your blog, print it out, pin it on your wall, or make a card for someone you love! Get into the spirit with a little inspiration!

18 December 2009

Each year, my mother-in-law buys my husband and me an Advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas (with chocolate, of course... is there really any other way?). Today I stumbled upon a new spin on the Advent calendar — this delightful Christmas Candy Calendar created as a promotional piece by Spanish design studio Series Nemo.

15 December 2009

Thanks to all who entered our first giveaway! We loved reading all about your favorite NYC moments, or hearing what those of you who have never visited the Big Apple would like to see when you get there.

There were 22 comments in all. Using Random.org, we selected a number between 1 and 22... the winning number was 12.

As an enthusiast of hand-drawn type, letterpress and stationery, it's easy to see why I'm a big fan of Austin-based artist and designer Will Bryant. He uses his design work as a vehicle to convey what might be his mantra: "I love nice people who make cool things."

We do too, Mr. Bryant. And we love making cool things for nice people. All the more reason to check out gorgeous hand made letterpress holiday cards at Pressed 55 in the Piazza!